The Silent Power of NOTA: How Voter Rejection Influenced Bihar's 2025 Electoral Outcomes

Nov 20, 2025 12:12 am CST

In Bihar's 2025 assembly elections, NOTA votes surpassed victory margins in 27 constituencies, reflecting significant voter discontent despite record turnout. With 1.81% of total votes (9.1 lakh), NOTA matched established parties like AIMIM and outperformed newcomer Jan Suraaj Party in over a quarter of contested seats, demonstrating its growing influence in India's electoral landscape beyond symbolic protest.